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April 2024

Apr
24

[Information Table] LCCC Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH, 44035 Map

Public Welcome Free Event Seed/Plant Sale

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up at Lorain County Community College Earth Day and Plant Sale!

The LCCC Sustainable Agriculture program will host an Earth Day Plant Sale and Exhibitor Showcase from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 in the College Center. The event will include a diverse array of vendors, a plant and product sale, as well as environmental organizations, local artisans, and food justice initiatives.

Apr
26

Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Lorain County Metro Parks

Friday, April 26th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
French Creek Nature Center, 4530 Colorado Ave, Sheffield Lake, OH, 44054 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Ring in Spring series presents:

Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

🌸Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Lorain County Metro Parks as we explore the trails and identify spring wildflowers together. No need to rush; we'll be taking our time to appreciate the beauty around us and identify the flowers we encounter along the way.

🍃Make sure to wear comfortable shoes or boots suitable for walking on trails, rain or shine. Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen if needed. This hike won't be too strenuous; we'll be stopping frequently to admire flowers and practice identification.

If you happen to have a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, feel free to bring it along! Alternatively, you can check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for borrowing before our stroll.

Register

Apr
27

[Information Table ] Earth Fest at Adell Durbin Park!

Saturday, April 27th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Adell Durbin Park, 3300 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH, 44224 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up as we Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day at Adell Durbin Park in Stow!

There will be fun for the whole family including activities for children and guided hikes at 10:30 and 11:30 AM to explore signs of Spring and marvel at the beauty of nature.  Pick up a passport from the City of Stow Urban Forestry division and get it stamped at various booths in order to earn a free tree!  We will have representatives on hand from Summit County Master Gardeners, Summit Soil and Water Conservation District, City of Stow Urban Forestry and many more ready to share information and giveaways.  

FREE event for all ages, no registration needed.

Connect with nature just outside your door. This spring, the City of Stow Parks and Recreation Department and Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library have partnered to present outdoor programs for area residents. 

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Apr
28

Plant ID Slow Hike: Spring Ephemeral Edition with Summit Metro Parks

Sunday, April 28th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
O'Neil Woods Metro Park, 2550 Martin Rd, Akron, OH, 44333 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Free Public Parking

Wild Ones Greater Cleveland’s Ring in Spring series presents:

Plant ID Slow Hike

Spring Ephemeral Edition

🌸Join us for a leisurely stroll with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland and Summit Metro Parks as we explore the trails and identify spring wildflowers together. No need to rush; we'll be taking our time to appreciate the beauty around us and identify the flowers we encounter along the way.

🍃Make sure to wear comfortable shoes or boots suitable for walking on trails, rain or shine. Don't forget to bring water and sunscreen if needed. This hike won't be too strenuous; we'll be stopping frequently to admire flowers and practice identification.

If you happen to have a copy of Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, feel free to bring it along! Alternatively, you can check with your local library to see if they have a copy available for borrowing before our stroll.

Register

May 2024

May
3

NEO Native Habitat Corridor Pre-Launch Party Members Only

Friday, May 3rd, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Lake Sanctuary, 147 Prospect St, Berea, OH, 44017 Map

Members Only Family Friendly Free Event Chapter Social Program/Speaker Presentation

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May
4

Keystone Workshop: Rain Gardens (Lorain County)

Saturday, May 4th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Don Mould's Plantation West in South Amherst

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

How to use your excess rain water for natural pollinator habitat and reduce harmful runoff.

May
7

2024 May Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

May
8

Keystone Workshop: Rain Gardens (Online)

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Program/Speaker Presentation

How to use your excess rain water for natural pollinator habitat and reduce harmful runoff.

May
11

[Information Table] Cleveland Metroparks - Native Plant Sale - Multiple Locations

Saturday, May 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Multiple Locations!

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Seed/Plant Sale Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up at these Cleveland Metroparks locations! Sales will be indoors at each Nature Center.

Brecksville Nature Center 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville, OH 44141

North Chagrin Nature Center 401 Buttermilk Falls Parkway Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted, OH 44070

Canalway Center 4524 East 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125

Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive Parma, OH 44134

Be a steward for wildlife by adding native plants to your landscape. These beautiful, hardy, low-maintenance plants will make your yard an oasis for important native pollinators while creating attractive garden spaces around your home. While Supplies Last.

May
16

2024 May Chapter Meeting

Thursday, May 16th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

🌱 We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland May monthly chapter meeting!

Topic: Soil Basics, with Breann Hohman (Erie Conservation District)

Get to know more about your soil to set you up for a successful garden . Learn how to look up info on your soil type, texture, and “read your weeds” when it comes to soil condition. 

Time: May 15, 2024 07:00 PM   Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Meeting Here! - Click this link.

Meeting ID: 819 6378 2294
Passcode: Gr8TCLE!

May
18

[Information Table] Summit Metro Parks - Native Plant Festival

Saturday, May 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Munroe Falls Metro Park - Lake Area, 521 S River Rd, Munroe Falls, OH, 44262 Map

Public Welcome Family Friendly Free Event Public Restroom Free Public Parking

Come join Wild Ones Greater Cleveland as we will have an informational table set up as we kick off summer with Summit Metro Parks!

Welcome wildlife into your yard with beautiful, beneficial native plants! Join Summit Metro Parks staff and local native plant nurseries to learn more about the vital role of native plants in our ecosystem. Browse a wide variety of plants available for purchase, or attend an educational session to better understand how to incorporate native plants into your landscaping.

May
25

Keystone Workshop: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes (Lorain County)

Saturday, May 25th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Don Mould's Plantation West in South Amherst

Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation

Create a natural landscape to support bees, butterflies and birds

June 2024

Jun
11

Presentation to Gates Mills Garden Club Members Only

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Gates Mills, OH, 44040 Map

Members Only Program/Speaker Presentation Free Public Parking

This is a private event.

Greater Cleveland Wild Ones Chapter will be presenting our programs and initiatives to the Gates Mills Garden Club.

Jun
11

2024 June Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Jun
20

2024 June Chapter Meeting

Thursday, June 20th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

🌱 We invite you to our Wild Ones Greater Cleveland June monthly chapter meeting!

Topic: Rubber City Reuse is an Akron based company celebrating 5 years of serving your local environment in Summit, Portage, Stark and Medina Counties. Rubber City Reuse specializes in organics recycling at households and businesses through food scrap and yard waste collection and processing. Our goal is to divert organic material from landfills, thus preventing harmful greenhouse gasses. The material we collect is used to create engineered soils such as compost for your garden!

Time: June 20, 2024 07:00 PM   Eastern Time (US and Canada)

July 2024

Jul
9

2024 July Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Jul
18

2024 July Chapter Meeting

Thursday, July 18th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

August 2024

Aug
6

2024 August Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Aug
15

2024 August Chapter Meeting

Thursday, August 15th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

September 2024

Sep
10

2024 September Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Sep
19

2024 September Chapter Meeting

Thursday, September 19th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

October 2024

Oct
8

2024 October Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Oct
17

2024 October Chapter Meeting

Thursday, October 17th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

November 2024

Nov
12

2024 November Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, November 12th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Nov
21

2024 November Chapter Meeting

Thursday, November 21st, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.

December 2024

Dec
10

2024 December Officer Meeting Members Only

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Members Only Limited Access Recording Chapter Board Meeting

Monthly Officer Meeting

Dec
19

2024 December Chapter Meeting

Thursday, December 19th, 2024
to (Eastern Time)
Online/Virtual

Public Welcome Will be Recorded Chapter Meeting Program/Speaker Presentation

All are welcome at our general meetings! Come meet our members and hear about our past events and upcoming plans.

A meeting link will be posted soon, watch this space.